Travalyst chief executive Sally Davey to step down after five years 

Travalyst chief executive Sally Davey will step down in December after five years at the helm of the sustainable travel initiative.

 

The not-for-profit set up by Prince Harry in 2019 is now conducting a search for Davey’s replacement and the board will nominate an interim chief executive if a successor is not found in time for a handover period. 

 

Under Davey’s tenure, the organisation – which is dedicated to making the travel industry more sustainable – has grown from a small coalition of five founding companies to providing solutions at a systemic level with collaboration across a wide range of partners. 

 

In a statement announcing her departure, Travalyst said Davey has “driven change for good in the industry” through developing the Travel Impact Model with Google and spearheading the acquisition of Weeva, which has led to the development of the Data Hub and the launch of a global certification initiative.

 

Davey said: “It has been an incredible honour to work with so many impact-driven leaders, passionate about the change that’s possible and the unique opportunity Travalyst has to shape a more sustainable future for the tourism industry and the planet.

 

“I haven’t taken this choice lightly; however, it is a positive one and the right one for me and my family at this time.

 

“I’m delighted to leave on such a high note, and happy to be with the organisation until December. The work continues, and what important work it is. I can’t wait to see what Travalyst does next.”

 

Davey was asked by Prince Harry to lead the organisation in 2020 after tenures at Tripadvisor and Tripbod. 

 

The Duke of Sussex said: “I am so grateful to Sally for her commitment and drive over the last five years, which has grown Travalyst’s impact and sparked real change across the travel industry.”

 

Gianni Marostica, chairman of Travalyst’s board, added: “Sally has done an incredible job steering Travalyst over the course of the last five years. 

 

“She has built an impressive team and generated significant impact across the travel and tourism industry. She is very well respected by her team and our partners and will be greatly missed.”